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S457 BAR

1998 Ford Puma

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

722 mi
Last recorded722 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Puma63,582 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS457 BAR
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2010 722 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 98,502 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 98,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 94,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 90,661 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

parking brake will need adjusting on next service

slight lift in nearside front top mount

slight play in mearside rear bearing

Fail 27 Dec 2006 89,903 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 80,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Puma?

Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
56,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 62,649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,167
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,649
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,373
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S457 BAR is a 1998 Ford Puma in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 63,582 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Puma fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 62,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S457 BAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Puma typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S457 BAR registered?

S457 BAR is a 1998 Ford Puma, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S457 BAR safe to buy?

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